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Term: off the top of your head
Description:
The phrase "off the top of your head" is an idiomatic expression used to indicate that a response or answer is given quickly and without any prior thought or research. It implies spontaneous and immediate recall or opinion.
Senses/Usages:
- Idiom: Refers to providing a quick, unprepared response.
- Idiom: Used to describe something done without careful consideration or planning.
Sample Sentences:
- When asked about his favorite book, John replied, "Off the top of my head, I'd say 'To Kill a Mockingbird'."
- I can't think of a specific example right now; it's not something that comes to mind off the top of my head.
- She was able to list all the capital cities of Europe off the top of her head.
- My initial estimate off the top of my head could be wrong, so I'll double-check the numbers.
- He suggested a few ideas off the top of his head, but none of them seemed particularly feasible.
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